Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stuart Andrew and Danny Alexander

Tuesday 9th December 2014 Commons Chamber

[Stuart Andrew (Pudsey) (Con)]

As my right hon. Friend heard earlier, there is currently a connectivity study on Leeds Bradford International airport. As someone who has been campaigning for that rail link, because the road network is always so congested, may I urge him to look at that study in great detail, as it will help us to contribute to that great economic powerhouse in the north?

[Danny Alexander]

The hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the importance of the study. We noted it in the national infrastructure plan as something that has produced some new arguments about that link. Clearly, the case must be developed locally, given the more devolved framework in which we are now operating. If he wants to join my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds North West (Greg Mulholland) in the meeting that my hon. Friend suggested, I would be delighted to talk to him about how we can take this important project forward.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stuart Andrew and Danny Alexander

Tuesday 1st November 2011 Commons Chamber

[Danny Alexander]

The hon. Lady’s position would have more credibility if she recognised the fact that youth unemployment rose during Labour’s time in office, as did long-term unemployment. As for her proposal for a bonus tax, that was written off by the last Chancellor of the Exchequer, who said that it could not work. She should listen to her own colleagues first.

[Stuart Andrew (Pudsey) (Con)]

3. What steps he is taking to reduce tax avoidance and evasion.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stuart Andrew and Danny Alexander

Tuesday 21st December 2010 Commons Chamber

[Danny Alexander]

I am happy to restrict my comments to this country’s plans rather than remarking on those of other countries. However, our approach to reducing the deficit has been firm and clear. It has established confidence and is putting in place a firm platform—a precondition—for economic growth in future. It is therefore vital to stick to and deliver the plans that we set out in the spending review.

[Stuart Andrew (Pudsey) (Con)]

20. What discussions he has had with his international counterparts since the G20 Seoul summit on co-ordination of efforts to reduce Government deficits.